West Ham United's Declan Rice and Arsenal's Alessia Russo Named England's Players of the Year

Declan Rice Wins Men's Award

West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has been named England's Men's Player of the Year for 2023. The 24-year-old has been in impressive form for both club and country over the past year, and his performances have helped West Ham qualify for the Europa Conference League.

Rice has also been a key part of the England team that reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar. He was named in the FIFA World Cup Team of the Tournament and was also voted England's Player of the Year by his fellow players.

Alessia Russo Wins Women's Award

Arsenal forward Alessia Russo has been named England's Women's Player of the Year for 2023. The 24-year-old has been in sensational form for the Gunners this season, scoring 15 goals in 18 games.

Russo was also a key part of the England team that won the Women's Euros in the summer. She scored four goals in the tournament, including the winning goal in the final against Germany.

Rice and Russo Join Elite List

Rice and Russo join an elite list of players to have won England's Player of the Year award. Previous winners include David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, and Harry Kane. Russo is the first woman to win an equivalent award since Rachel Yankey in 2003.

The awards were voted for by a panel of journalists and fans. Rice received 52% of the vote, while Russo received 63% of the vote.

Rice and Russo's Success is a Credit to Their Hard Work

Rice and Russo's success is a credit to their hard work and dedication. They are both talented players who have worked hard to achieve their goals.

Rice has overcome a number of challenges in his career. He was released by Chelsea as a youngster, but he has since gone on to become one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

Russo has also had to overcome adversity. She suffered a serious knee injury in 2020, but she has bounced back to become one of the most dangerous strikers in the women's game.